REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 02/21/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) NEW FORD EXPLORERS FROM PFVT MOTORS INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to authorize the purchase of twenty (20) new vehicles in the amount of $1,312,352 from PFVT Motors, Inc. for the Police Department. This will replace the aging vehicles that have passed their life cycle.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Authorize an Exception to Competitive Bidding pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in "Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding" with PFVT Motors Inc., for the purchase of twenty (20) new vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $1,312,352.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to PFVT Motors Inc. in the amount of $1,312,352.
c. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $370,012 from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684 to the Operating & Maintenance Vehicle Procurement Project No. 68341 for the purchase of twenty (20) vehicles for the Police Department and upfitting.
d. Authorize a cash transfer in the amount of $370,012 from the General Fund 110 to the Vehicle Replacement Fund 684 to offset the additional costs of the twenty vehicles and upfitting.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona Police Department's mission is to ensure the safety and security of the public through strong community partnerships and excellence in policing. The Police Department (PD) aims to achieve this venture by remaining proactive in community partnerships, law enforcement, training, and commitment to excel as an organization. Performing these functions, essential to public safety, relies upon a vehicle fleet that is modern, up-to-date, dependable...
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